2025兩廳院夏日爵士－弗萊德‧赫許鋼琴三重奏

Fred Hersch Trio

基本資料

前言

回望「兩廳院夏日爵士」這二十三年，我們始終致力於讓爵士樂獨特而多變的風貌被更多樂迷聽見與感受。正因它兼具反叛精神與包容本質，才能發展出如此豐富多元的樣貌。今年，兩廳院繼續扮演世界與臺灣爵士之窗的角色，邀請活躍於全球頂尖舞臺的傑出樂手，從名為「爵士」的宇宙中，精選多位風格鮮明的名家登場。

以「Sounds Cool!」為題，今年夏天將帶來五檔精彩節目。除了兩位重量級國際大師外，「定番」的節慶樂團及戶外派對亦不容錯過。廣受好評的「輕鬆自在場」今年持續推出全新製作，攜手臺灣優秀音樂家，透過對談與合作，持續挖掘屬於這片土地的爵士語彙。

此外，臺上精彩，臺下也熱鬧。今年夏天，從開幕酷派對到永續市集，更規劃專題講座、公開彩排、大師班等豐富周邊活動。「兩廳院夏日爵士」，邀您一同沁涼度夏！

忠於自我的爵士鋼琴巨擘：弗萊德．赫許

林華勁｜爵士吉他手暨樂評人

身為17次葛萊美提名、Guggenheim紀念獎金、Doris Duke表演藝術獎以及多個大小獎項的獲獎者，弗萊德．赫許（Fred Hersch）絕對夠資格被稱為20世紀下半葉最重要的爵士鋼琴家之一。

年少時即充分展現演奏與作曲才華，就讀新英格蘭音樂院時更師事於有「爵士鋼琴百科全書」美譽的爵士鋼琴家Jaki Byard，赫許在來到紐約追求爵士志業後，很快地以其精湛的技藝成為樂壇新星。早年的赫許不論是在人生或是音樂上均鮮少替自我發聲，隱藏著自己的同志身分，也盡責地擔任伴奏者的角色。然而遭遇確診HIV的人生重大變故，促使他開始思考如何在人生時日可能不多的狀況下，讓世界聽見自己。

轉型為樂團領導者的赫許積極發表自己的音樂作品，在樂曲的詮釋與創作均屢獲肯定。在當時陽剛氣息仍重的爵士樂壇中，他也憑藉勇氣挺身而出，表態自己為同志與HIV帶原者的身分，不僅讓爵士音樂圈的同志族群不再畏懼傳統偏見的目光，他更持續為HIV病患的權益奔走。終於在人生與音樂上忠於自我的赫許，卻在2008年病況急轉直下陷入昏迷。所幸他奇蹟似地在兩個月後甦醒而得以重返樂壇，繼續為他富有傳奇色彩的人生寫下新的篇章。

赫許偏好的編制可由「1、2、3」來歸納。對獨奏而言，雖受到恩師Byard的影響甚深，但他自小所受的古典訓練促使他將如巴赫多聲部、對位的音樂放進即興中。聆聽他的獨奏，欣賞手指與手指間的親密對談絕對是一大享受。對二重奏而言，他意圖延續在求學期間與管樂同學切磋技藝的時光，不僅與器樂合作，更喜愛與歌手一同探究詞曲與人聲的表現方式。對三重奏而言，除了是爵士鋼琴手必經的挑戰，也是赫許最常採用的樂團編制。赫許偏愛在傳統與前衛皆能遊走自如的合作對象，使他的三重奏在優雅中依舊保有冒險氣息。此次訪臺的三重奏團隊成員亦不例外，貝斯手德魯．格雷斯（Drew Gress）並非遵循傳統穩定根基的功能性角色，精擅於在音樂中保留空間，編織出互動頻繁的低音線條；鼓手彼得．厄斯金（Peter Erskine）更是早已在爵士史上留名的大師，先以融合爵士名團Weather Report的團員闖蕩江湖奠定名聲，後則長期率領自己的三重奏成為歐陸爵士大廠ECM的臺柱之一。三位音樂家如何突破框架限制自由地進行對話，當為聆賞重點。

赫許經常演奏的曲目有四大類型。對於傳統極為尊重的他，在標準曲的詮釋創意可謂信手拈來。對於巴西音樂懷抱熱情，赫許尤其擅長藉由巴西音樂大師Antonio Carlos Jobim的曲目傳達巴西之美。大師Thelonious Monk以及Ornette Coleman充滿衝突與不規則的作品，也對赫許有強大的吸引力，往往在音樂會或專輯中納入一兩首。身為優異的創作者，赫許自己的作品總是具有細膩的美感，聽得見對於爵士、古典、世界音樂的多元影響，但整體聲響又具有鮮明的個人特色。如此難以被歸類的風格，或許只能被稱為「弗萊德．赫許的音樂」吧！今年赫許剛發表的新專輯《The Surrounding Green》大致上也遵循這樣的詮釋手法與曲目分布錄製。首次來臺的演出會為樂迷們帶來新專輯的內容，抑或別出心裁帶來其他神祕的曲目？就讓赫許在現場為大家揭曉吧！

演出者介紹

鋼琴｜弗萊德．赫許

身為爵士鋼琴界的重量級人物，弗萊德．赫許在三十餘年來的音樂生涯中，始終在即興演奏、作曲、教育、樂團領導、合作及錄音領域引領爵士樂的發展。赫許是跨世代音樂家中深具影響力的重要人物，《浮華世界》讚譽他為「過去十年中最令人震撼且創新的爵士鋼琴家」，《紐約客》則稱他為「活生生的傳奇」。

赫許曾獲得17次葛萊美獎提名，並榮獲多項爵士樂界最具分量的獎項，包括 2016 年Doris Duke 表演藝術獎、爵士記者協會頒發的年度最佳爵士鋼琴家（2016、2018），以及法國《爵士雜誌》2021年度最佳國際藝術家等殊榮。他深具表現力的獨奏作品、開創時代的三重奏以及親密的二重奏演出，持續為卓越的創作立下新標竿。

赫許以個人或共同領銜的名義發行的專輯已超過50張，並不斷獲得國際讚譽。2024年，他與ECM唱片公司合作發行了由ManfredEicher製作的專輯《寂靜．聆聽》，為其傑出作品再添新章。他的三重奏作品《歐洲現場》（2018）被譽為最出色的作品，而弦樂四重奏專輯《呼吸》（2022）則以優雅細膩的表現獲音響雜誌《Stereophile》的好評。

赫許的回憶錄《Good Things Happen Slowly》（Crown Archetype出版）坦率描繪了他的音樂生涯以及身為首位公開出櫃、HIV陽性爵士音樂家的歷程。該書獲《華盛頓郵報》和《紐約時報》評為2017年最佳回憶錄。

赫許創作了許多大型作品，包括以惠特曼（Walt Whitman）詩作為靈感的《草葉集》（2003），以及取材自個人健康經驗的多媒體作品《我的昏迷夢境》（2010）。

鼓｜彼得．厄斯金

彼得．厄斯金自4歲起開始打鼓，以其演奏的多樣性與對跨領域合作的熱情而聞名。他參與了700張專輯與電影配樂的錄製，曾獲得兩座葛萊美獎，並獲伯克利音樂學院頒授榮譽博士學位。厄斯金以個人或共同領銜的名義發行的專輯已有50張，曾與氣象報告樂團（Weather Report）、Steps Ahead樂團、Joni Mitchell、Steely Dan、Diana Krall、John Abercrombie、Pat Metheny及Gary Burton等傳奇人物合作。

厄斯金經常擔任管絃樂團獨奏家，曾與倫敦交響樂團、BBC交響樂團、柏林愛樂等樂團協演。他在BBC逍遙音樂節首演Mark-Anthony Turnage的《破碎線條》，並參與Turnage歌劇《安娜．妮可》於倫敦皇家歌劇院的首演。Turnage亦為他創作協奏曲《厄斯金》，於波昂首演，後於好萊塢露天劇場演出。

厄斯金於1972年在Stan Kenton管絃樂團展開職涯，隨後加入Maynard Ferguson的樂團，緊接著又加入氣象報告樂團，並錄製了5張專輯，其中包括榮獲葛萊美獎的《8:30》。在紐約，他也與Steps Ahead樂團及Bass Desires樂團合作，並與John Scofield、Bill Frisell、Marc Johnson 等音樂家一同演出。厄斯金自1987年起定居洛杉磯，曾與 Vince Mendoza、Kate Bush、渡邊貞夫等音樂家合作。他與西德廣播爵士大樂團及布雷克兄弟樂團合作的《臭鼬放克》為他贏得第二座葛萊美獎。他參與的電影包括《樂來越愛你》、《藝伎回憶錄》、《寵物當家》、《丁丁歷險記》與《巴比倫》等。

厄斯金經營獨立唱片公司Fuzzy Music，製作獲葛萊美獎提名作品，並著有多本廣受好評的音樂專書以及創建多種音樂應用程式。他亦是南加州大學榮譽退休教授，並獲Tama Drums、Vic Firth Sticks 與 Zildjian Cymbals贊助。他的最新獨奏專輯為《從維也納到好萊塢》。

低音提琴｜德魯．格雷斯

德魯．格雷斯是當代爵士樂界備受推崇的貝斯手與作曲家，以其豐富音色、靈活節奏與深刻的創作聞名，為各種音樂場景帶來獨特的聲響。他的作品展現智慧與直覺的絕佳平衡，成為當今前衛爵士藝術家的首選合作夥伴。

格雷斯參與眾多具影響力的錄音製作與國際舞臺演出，合作音樂家包括John Abercrombie、Ravi Coltrane、Don Byron、Tim Berne、Ralph Alessi、Uri Caine、Marc Copland及John Surman等。他的演出與錄音極為多樣，涵蓋室內樂般的細膩到爆發性的即興演奏，但始終以強烈的時間感與結構感為基礎。

格雷斯以樂團領導的身分，發行了數張備受好評的專輯，包括《內在的天空》、《七隻黑蝴蝶》、《不理性的數字》與《全盛時期》。這些作品展現他獨特的作曲風格——抒情、實驗性且節奏迷人。

格雷斯畢業於陶森大學與曼哈頓音樂學院，對爵士教育貢獻良多，曾於美國、歐洲與亞洲各大院校擔任駐校藝術家與客座講師。他的創作獲得美國國家藝術基金會、美國室內樂協會與Meet the Composer等機構的資助。

格雷斯的演奏以其「精妙的節拍與作曲家的線條感」而備受讚譽，這使他能夠從由內而外形塑出清澈又富有想像力的音樂。無論是在親密的原聲環境或大型音樂廳演出，他都以精湛的技藝為每個音符注入深刻的音樂性。

國家兩廳院製作團隊

製作統籌：吳昀璇

行銷統籌：盧德昀

技術統籌：廖敏慈

燈光設計：井康羽

燈光技術指導：葛禎

燈光技術執行：陳韋如、范立穎、余承諺、侯凱傑

場館助理：林緯蓁、黃佳禾、張瑜倢

音響技術與執行：捷韻實業有限公司

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Prologue

Looking back on the 23-year journey of NTCH Summer Jazz, we've remained committed to bringing the unique and ever- changing character of jazz to more music lovers. It is precisely because jazz possesses both a rebellious spirit and an inclusive nature that it has been able to blossom into such rich and diverse expressions. This year, NTCH continues to serve as a window between Taiwan and the global jazz scene, inviting world-renowned artists to bring their distinct styles to the stage, each a shining star from the boundless universe we call "jazz."

Under the theme "Sounds Cool!", this summer, NTCH Summer Jazz will feature five spectacular programs. In addition to two international heavyweights, our signature "NTCH Summer Jazz Project" and outdoor party are not to be missed. The well- received "Relaxed Performance" continues to present a brand-new production this year, collaborating with Taiwan's exceptional musicians through dialogue and partnerships to further explore the jazz vocabulary rooted in this land.

And the excitement isn't limited to the stage—the off-stage activities are equally vibrant. This summer, from the Opening Party to the sustainability-themed market, we have planned a range of rich peripheral activities, including themed lecture, open rehearsal, and masterclass. NTCH Summer Jazz invites you to chill out and jazz up your summer!

Profile

Piano｜Fred Hersch

A select member of jazz's piano pantheon, Fred Hersch has shaped the course of the music for over three decades as an improviser, composer, educator, and bandleader. Hailed as "the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz over the last decade" by Vanity Fair and "a living legend" by The New Yorker, Hersch is a deeply influential force across generations of musicians.

A seventeen-time Grammy nominee, Hersch has received some of jazz's highest honors, including the Doris Duke Artist Award (2016), Jazz Pianist of the Year (2016, 2018) from the Jazz Journalists Association, and 2021's International Jazz Artist of the Year from Jazz Magazine (France). His expressive solo work, era-defining trios, and intimate duos have consistently set a high bar for creative excellence.

With over fifty albums as a leader or co-leader, Hersch continues to garner international acclaim. His 2024 ECM Records release Silent, Listening, produced by Manfred Eicher, adds to a distinguished discography. His trio's Live in Europe (2018) was hailed as its finest work, and Breath by Breath (2022), featuring a string quartet, was praised by Stereophilefor its elegance and detail.

Hersch's memoir Good Things Happen Slowly (Crown Archetype) offers a candid portrait of his life in music and as the first openly gay, HIV-positive jazz musician. It was named a top memoir of 2017 by The Washington Post and The New York Times. As a composer, Hersch has created major works such as Leaves of Grass (2003), a setting of Walt Whitman's poetry, and My Coma Dreams (2010), a multimedia piece drawn from his personal health journey.

Drums｜Peter Erskine

Peter Erskine has played drums since the age of four and is celebrated for his versatility and musicianship across genres. With over 700 albums and film scores to his name, he has won two Grammy Awards and received an Honorary Doctorate from the Berklee College of Music. He has released 50 albums as a leader or co-leader and appears on recordings with legends including Weather Report, Steps Ahead, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Diana Krall, John Abercrombie, Pat Metheny and Gary Burton.

A frequent orchestral soloist, Erskine has performed with ensembles such as the London Symphony, BBC Symphony and Berlin Philharmonic orchestras. He premiered Fractured Lines by Mark-Anthony Turnage at the BBC Proms and Turnage's opera Anna Nicole at London's Royal Opera House. Turnage also composed the concerto Erskine, premiered in Bonn and later at the Hollywood Bowl.

Erskine began his professional career with the Stan Kenton Orchestra in 1972, later joining Maynard Ferguson and then Weather Report, where he recorded five albums including the Grammy-winning 8:30. He continued in New York with Steps Ahead and Bass Desires, collaborating with John Scofield, Bill Frisell and Marc Johnson. Living in Los Angeles since 1987, Peter has worked with artists like Vince Mendoza, Kate Bush, and Sadao Watanabe. He won his second Grammy with the WDR Big Band abd Brecker Brothers' Some Skunk Funk. His film credits include La La Land, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Secret Life of Pets, The Adventures of Tintin and Babylon.

Erskine runs Fuzzy Music, producing Grammy-nominated recordings, and has authored several acclaimed books and apps for musicians. He is retired Professor emeritus at the University of Southern California and is sponsored by Tama Drums, Vic Firth Stcks and Zildjian Cymbals. His latest solo recording is titled From Vienna to Hollywood.

Bass｜Drew Gress

Drew Gress is one of the most respected bassists and composers in contemporary jazz. Known for his rich tone, rhythmic agility, and compositional depth, Gress brings a unique voice to every musical setting. His work is marked by a rare balance of intellect and intuition, making him a favorite collaborator for many of today's most forward-thinking jazz artists.

Gress has appeared on a wide range of influential recordings and international stages alongside artists such as John Abercrombie, Ravi Coltrane, Don Byron, Tim Berne, Ralph Alessi, Uri Caine, Marc Copland, and John Surman. His performances and recordings span the spectrum from chamber-like subtlety to explosive improvisation, always grounded by a powerful sense of time and form.

As a leader, Gress has released critically acclaimed albums including The Sky Inside, 7 Black Butterflies, The Irrational Numbers, and Heyday. These works showcase his distinctive compositional voice—lyrical, exploratory, and rhythmically compelling.

A graduate of Towson University and the Manhattan School of Music, Gress has also contributed significantly to jazz education, serving as artist-in-residence and guest faculty at institutions across the United States, Europe, and Asia. His creative work has been supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, Chamber Music America, and Meet the Composer.

Gress's playing has been praised for its "exquisite time and a composer's sense of line," enabling him to shape the music from within with clarity and imagination. Whether performing in intimate acoustic settings or large-scale concert halls, he brings a profound sense of musicality and craft to every note.

NTCH Production Team

Production Coordinator: Annie Wu

Marketing Project Manager: Joey Lu

Technical Coordinator: Min-Tzu Knife Liao

Lighting Design: Kenny Ching

Head of Lighting: Adrian Ko

Lighting Crew: Chen Wei-ju, Rice Fan, Yu Cheng-yan, Zachary Hou

Venue Assistant: Lin Wei-chen, Huang Jia-he, Zhang Yu-jie

Sound Engineering: CHIEH YOU CORP.

Special Thanks: HAI KUO MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD.

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